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      Dangerous (mentally and physically) - Anonymous employee Chileda Institute Employee Review

      2.0
      25 Sept 2024
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Making a difference for kids with behavioral challenges and disabilities. Relaxed environment and dress code.

      Cons

      There is a high risk for injury. High rate of burnout. Low reward for doing well. Extremely high emotional toll.

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      Chileda Institute Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your experience and your feedback. We're glad you find the work meaningful and the environment relaxed. We take your concerns seriously, especially around safety, burnout, and consistency in rule enforcement. We’re actively working on improving support for staff, including workload, compensation, and staffing challenges. If you'd like to discuss this further, please reach out to our HR department at hr@chileda.org or 608-782-6480. We appreciate your dedication and will continue striving to make Chileda a better place for everyone.

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      5.0
      23 Sept 2025
      Direct support professional (dsp)
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Loved working there everyone was so amazing

      Cons

      It a very challenging workplace but I love being challenged

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      Chileda Institute Response
      8mo
      Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful feedback! We're glad to hear that your time at Chileda was meaningful and that you felt supported by the team. We know the work can be challenging, and we deeply appreciate your dedication and passion for making a difference.
      1.0
      13 Feb 2026
      Direct support professional (dsp)
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      There isnt a single positive when it comes to this place.

      Cons

      I have a lot of experience in this career field and worked a few years at Chileda. In my experience, staff safety was a serious concern — I was injured frequently, sometimes every couple of days, and the work caused me significant stress and emotional trauma. Management often ignored or misrepresented concerns, based on what I personally witnessed. I would not recommend this school/facility to families, and I would not personally enroll a loved one there. I also would not work there again if my life depended on it.

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      Chileda Institute Response
      3mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We are truly sorry to hear that you left feeling this way. The safety, well-being, and professional support of our staff are priorities for us, and we take any concerns about injuries, stress, or communication very seriously. We encourage any current or former employees who have experienced safety or workplace concerns to reach out directly to our HR team at hr@chileda.org or 608‑782‑6480, so we can review the details and address them appropriately.
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